Federal Ammunition 147 Grain Jacketed Hollow-Point (JHP) Ammo Details

This is 9mm Federal Law Enforcement Classic Hi-Shok 147gr. Hollow Point Ammo. The Classic line of ammunition has served law enforcement officers for generations. It has proven itself as a consistent, dependable performer at a reasonable price. The Hi-Shok bullets hit hard and expand reliably for effective energy transfer. This ammo is extremely hard for us to get and we have limited supplies. This ammo is packed in 50rds per box and 1000rds. per case.

Ballistic Gel Testing

In hopes of giving ourselves and our customers a better idea how this 9mm Luger (9x19) self-defense
ammo would perform if called upon in a self-defense scenario, we tested dozens of the best selling
hollow points on the market.

We fired five rounds of this Federal Ammunition 9mm Luger (9x19) ammo through a cloth barrier into
Clear Ballistics calibrated synthetic gelatin and recorded the results. For these tests,
we used a S&W M&P Shield with a 3.1-inch barrel. In the photos, graphics and video on
this page, you can see specifically how the Federal Ammunition ammo performed and how it sticks
up with the rest of the 9mm Luger (9x19) ammo we have tested so far.

To read more about our testing procedures and discover what round makes the best self-defense
ammo for you head to this page.

Unfired versus Fired Round Comparison

How do the results for this Federal Ammunition 9mm Luger (9x19) compare to other 9mm Ammo?

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Various 9mm Names

9mm Luger

9x19

9mm Parabellum

Just, "9mm"

However, 9mm Makarov (9x18) is a different caliber and not one you'll find on this page. Don't use the two interchangeably.

Common 9mm Ammo Picks

There are a few different ways to break down the different 9x19 ammo choices we have today. You can look at self-defense vs. training, which is essentially jacketed hollow point (expanding) ammo vs. full metal jacket (ball) ammunition. (To see some great choices available for self-defense, this post at our blog detailing the best 9mm ammo for self-defense might help.) You can also look at some of the steel-cased options like Tula and Wolf compared to brass cased ammo like Federal, Winchester and Fiocchi.

Generally speaking, steel-cased ammo is cheaper but is not reloadable. Also, many shooters prefer to shoot brass because they believe it is easier on their pistol barrels. Of course, every experienced shooter generally reaches their own conclusion about what ammo is best for their needs and with practice, you will too!